# Things to see in Catoira (Spain): 20 places and when to go

> Catoira is a town in Spain, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Beaches (5), Hiking (5). The best known are Torres de Oeste, Pazo Baión and Lestrobe Towers. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/catoira/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Spain · 42.6767, -8.7249
- **Places:** 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/historia/) (6) · [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/playa/) (5) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/senderismo/) (5) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/naturaleza/) (2) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/gastronomia/) (1) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/montana/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** MAD Madrid, 493 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Monte Xiabre, at 642 m.

## What to see in Catoira

The places in and around Catoira, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Torres de Oeste](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/torres-de-oeste/): Cultural property in Catoira, Spain · 6 m
- [Pazo Baión](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/pazo-baion/): History · Food and drink · 13 km
- [Lestrobe Towers](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/torres-de-hermida/): Cultural property in Dodro, Spain · 7.6 km
- [Monte Xiabre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/monte-xiabre/): Summit · 5.4 km
- [Compostela](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/playa-de-compostela/): Beach in Spain · 8.6 km
- [Carragueiros](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/praia-de-carregueiros/): Beach · 14 km
- [Santuario da Virxe da Escravitude](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/santuario-de-nuestra-senora-de-a-escravitude/): Temples · 13 km
- [Petroglyphs of Bouza Abadín](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/bouza-badin/): Petroglyph in Dodro (Spain) · 3.9 km
- [Centro Arqueolóxico do Barbanza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/centro-arqueoloxico-do-barbanza/): Museum · 9.8 km
- [Parque-Xardín Botánico e Carballeira de Caldas de Reis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/parque-xardin-botanico-e-carballeira-de-caldas-de-reis/): Nature · History · 11 km
- [Petróglifo da Pedra da Cabra](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/petroglifo-da-pedra-da-cabra/): Archaeological site · 13 km
- [Playa Sartaxes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/praia-de-sartaxens/): Beach · 8.1 km
- [Camiño A Orixe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/camino-a-orixe/): Hiking · 13 km
- [Camino Portugués variante espiritual](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/camino-portugues-variante-espiritual/): Hiking · 11 km
- [Piscinas do Hotel Acuña](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/piscinas-do-hotel-acuna/): Hot spring bath · 11 km
- [Playa de Canelas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/playa-de-canelas/): Beach in Spain · 11 km
- [Vilarello](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/playa-fluvial-de-vilarello/): Beach in Spain · 3.6 km
- [Ruta dos Miradoiros Lobeira - Faro das Lúas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ruta-dos-miradoiros-lobeira-faro-das-luas/): Hiking · 13 km
- [Subida ao Monte da Muralla](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/subida-ao-monte-da-muralla/): Hiking · 6.7 km
- [Via Mariana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/via-mariana/): Hiking · 7.6 km

## When to go to Catoira

The best time to visit Catoira is **April to June and September to October**; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 12 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 19 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 10 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 26 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 07 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 50 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 45 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 48 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 31 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 53 |

In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. In June, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Catoira

The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 493 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.6767%2C-8.7249)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.6767%2C-8.7249)

## Other towns nearby

- [San Cosme de Outeiro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/san-cosme-de-outeiro/): 17 places · 21 km
- [Campo Lameiro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/campo-lameiro/): 23 places · 22 km
- [Santiago de Compostela](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/santiago-de-compostela/): 52 places · 27 km
- [Ribeira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ribeira/): 26 places · 33 km
- [Corcubión](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/corcubion/): 23 places · 48 km
- [Vigo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/vigo/): 133 places · 51 km

And all of Spain, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Catoira?

The best known: [Torres de Oeste](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/torres-de-oeste/), [Pazo Baión](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/pazo-baion/), [Lestrobe Towers](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/torres-de-hermida/), [Monte Xiabre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/monte-xiabre/), [Compostela](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/playa-de-compostela/). In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Catoira?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.

### How do you get to Catoira?

The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 493 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.6767%2C-8.7249) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Catoira as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).